Financial Controller & Senior Manager
Principal objectives of job:
To manage the financial activities of the Branch. In particular to: record, monitor and report upon Branch performance; ensure timely and accurate reporting to all necessary regulatory bodies; safeguard Branch and Bank assets; review Branch liquidity and manage expenses.
To ensure that all relevant financial controls and reporting systems and procedures are in accord with best practice and with Head Office legal and regulatory requirements.
To ensure that the various procedures are strictly observed and, in conjunction with the Head of IT and the Head of Operations, all procedures and systems, including computer systems, are updated as necessary and enable the Branch to comply with Bank and regulatory requirements and best practice.
To manage the day-to-day running of the Accounts Department.
To identify areas of risk within the Department and the introduction of monitoring/control systems and procedures to minimise/eliminate those risks.
To manage in conjunction with the General Manager the risks of the Branch.
To ensure procedure of The Data Protection Act is followed correctly.
To ensure the smooth running of the Accounting/IT/Operation areas of the Branch in the absence of the General Manager.
Principal responsibilities:
- All financial accounting, financial analysis, tax, financial control and regulatory reporting matters. Such responsibilities will include as a minimum:
- The supervision and the timely and accurate completion of: all internal returns including the Head Office questionnaire package; all returns to the FCA / PRA and other returns as may be required.
- The timely and accurate production of management, interim and annual accounts.
- The preparation of budgets and subsequent analyses of any variance from the budget.
- The review of the liquidity position of the Branch, ensuring the position is in accord with the requirements of the Bank and regulatory authorities.
- Ensuring the proper completion of all tax returns.
- The guidance and supervision of staff within the Department, the development and appraisal of the staff and the setting of appropriate objectives.
- Assistance in the participation in the management of the Branch including membership of the Management, Treasury, Audit and Information Technology Committees and such other committees as may be required;
- Preparation of quarterly Powerpoint presentation for Management and Head Office.
- To advise the General Manager when changes in operating procedures are necessary or advisable.
- Review (and cover for input) and submission to Head Office of operational risk log.
- To prepare monthly payroll input at least twice each year and in the absence of the Head of HR.
- To perform all the duties of this post and any other duties which may reasonably be required of you and will at all times obey reasonable instructions given.
- To comply with the Anti Money Laundering regulations, and report any suspicious transactions to the Money Laundering Reporting Officer or their assistant.
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